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A man's guide to "romantic" short breaks

By: Robin Richmond

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Valentines day has always been a bit of a double edged sword for

the male population. While many despise the commercialisation of

the day and the thought of fussing over your partner with roses,

champagne and chocolate - they also realise that is preferable

to the mental torture that will be dished out should you forget

to do anything about it.



I recently discovered the website "Anti Valentine" over at

http://www.meish.org/vd/. This includes cards that contain

loving messages such as; "Happy unimaginative

consumerist-orientated and entirely arbitrary, manipulative and

shallow interpretation of romance day". If that proves to be a

mouthful then the simple "You'll Do" card may provide a more

poignant message to your loved one. To be honest though, while

this site is undoubtedly hilarious, repercussions of sending

such a card are akin to overdosing on paracetamol - if you do it

your dead.



So it would appear that once again the male population is left

with the stark choice - buy lots of flowers and pretty presents

and soak up the abuse from your friends or grow old and lonely

in front of a single bar fire, in your one bedroom flat. Yes you

better believe it...Valentines day is make or break.



However, there might just be a solution out there to this

problem. A solution that keeps your partner happy without

stripping you of your carefully crafted "mans man" persona. A

solution that you may even enjoy. That's right, fun on

Valentines day...rather than mild to extreme embarrassment. The

solution like all great ideas is simple. Take your partner on

holiday.



A short break over the valentine period really is a wonderful

concept. Just by going online to a travel site such as

http://www.superbreak.com one can book a trip to some of the

most romantic destinations in the world such as Paris, Venice or

Rome. That's all that needs done! The simple act of one online

purchase and your partner will be on cloud nine! Meanwhile, you

get a fantastic break (despite the company) and get to explore

an exciting new destination. Your romance work is done - no need

for gushy poetry or candlelit dinners, your in Paris for

goodness sake, what more could she possibly want? Even if you do

have to buy her a gift and spend a evening whispering sweet

nothings you will be far away from mocking friends thus keeping

your image firmly in check.



In fact you can even lie about the motives of your short break.

Why tell your friends that you are taking your wife to a

romantic holiday in Rome when you can tell them you are going to

the Rome derby football match and she is just tagging along?

Suddenly you become somewhat of a legend and your friends can

only dream about the fun you are having at the football while

they are stuck in a Pizza Express with an ungrateful girlfriend

who is flirting with all the waiters. Yes life really can be

this sweet with a little forward planning on Valentines Day.



January is an excellent time to look for some special deals

before the last minute rush and most of the discount airlines

offer superb prices to some of Europe's best destinations. Just

hand her the tickets and you are bound to be elevated straight

into the good books. So what you waiting for? Make that

selfless, romantic decision that will leave your partner in no

doubt that you are the one she wants to marry.



On second thoughts...

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